Quantifying value loss due to presenteeism and absenteeism in workers' compensation spinal patients.

ABSTRACT: Recent studies suggest that better outcomes in work productivity following spine surgery eventually offset the higher cost of treatment. By analyzing preoperative and postoperative changes in work productivity, studies can determine if surgery is cost-effective and give patients valuable information about treatment. Prior studies reviewing outcomes in work performance after spine surgery have largely excluded patients on workers' compensation from the overall cost analysis. A retrospective review of 92 eligible patients was conducted. Evaluation of the EHR identified presenteeism and absenteeism from designated work restrictions. Statistical analyses were conducted using JMP Pro 17. About 84 (83%) spinal surgery cases were able to return to work, 60 (59%) were able to return to work with n

SUBMITTER: Ogaban F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375133 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature